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Establishing Your Life in Syracuse, NY

Banks

• There are many banks in the Syracuse area and those located near the campus are used to handling student accounts and business. ATMs are located throughout the SU campus and in the basement of Bray Hall at ESF. 

Contact information for a number of local financial institutions.

Financial Institution	Address	Phone #
Alliance Bank, N.A.*	101 Marshall Street	315-703-1300
Chase Manhattan Bank*	649 S. Crouse Avenue	800-935-9935
Bank of America	401 Nottingham Road	800-841-4000
HSBC*	1004 E. Adams Street	315-476-2530
Key Bank	215 Tecumseh Road	800-539-2968
M&T*	725 Irving Avenue	315-422-2121
SEFCU (a Federal Credit Union)*	721 S. Crouse Avenue	800-727-3328
Syracuse Co-Op Federal Credit Union	723 Westcott Street	315-471-1116

• In order to open a bank account without having a Social Security Number, you must prove that you are an international student. Each bank is different and has their own requirements, be sure to bring all your original documents with you or call ahead to find out their requirements.

Shopping Areas

• Specifically for food shopping: Wegman’s, P&C, Price Chopper, Aldi, and Super Wal-Mart
• For everything else: Carousel Mall, Shoppingtown Mall, Marshall’s Plaza, Super Wal-Mart, Target, Kohls, K-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe’s
• Shopping in Syracuse Guide
• Be sure to check the Centro bus schedules in order to get to each of these places

Telephone Service

• Landline: Time Warner, Verizon
• Cell Phones: Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T

Internet & Cable

• Time Warner, Verizon

National Grid (Electricity & Gas)

• Inquire about setting up your service with your landlord first. If necessary contact National Grid

ESF Computer Labs

Locations: Baker 309, 310, 315, 434, and 437 and Moon Library room 14

Schedule of hour of operations

Safety

• Syracuse is a mid-size city in central NY- as is the case when traveling anywhere, please be prudent and cautious especially when you are traveling alone
• Syracuse neighborhood crime statistics are available on the Syracuse Police Department website.
• If you have any questions or concerns about safety on the SU campus, please call SU Public Safety at (315) 443-2224
• If you have any questions or concerns about safety on the ESF campus, please call ESF University Police at: 315-470-6666 or 315-470-6667
• For emergencies and other urgent police matters off-campus, call 911.

Taxi Service

• 4SU-Taxi: 478-8000
• Syracuse Area Taxi: 478-8294
• Century Transportation Airport Service: 455-5151

Driving in NY State

Drivers From Other Nations

Obtaining a NY State Driver's License

USCIS Applying for a Driver’s License or State Identification Card Fact Sheet

Dining Out in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY offers residents a variety of restaurants featuring international and American cuisine. Many University students and staff take advantage of the dining establishments on Marshall Street located in the University neighborhood.

• Search Local Restaurants by Cuisine (includes some menus)
• Local Restaurants List

Syracuse Area Churches